you should always be able to hear a fuel pump when it turns on, best way to tell is have a helper take the gas cap off, and put their ear close to it,, you should then turn your key on, but DONT START it, the fuel pump should run for approx 10 seconds then cycle off. If it does not turn on,, then you need to check wiring, and your pump. you can also check your pump by putting a pressure gauge on the fuel port under the hood.